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1footnote
noun foot·note \-ˌnōt\
: a note with added information that is placed below the text on a printed page
: someone or something that is remembered or regarded as a minor or unimportant part of an event, work, etc.
Full Definition of FOOTNOTE
1
: a note of reference, explanation, or comment usually placed below the text on a printed page
2
a : one that is a relatively subordinate or minor part (as of an event, work, or field) <a movement now regarded as a footnote to architectural history> b : commentary 3a
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First Known Use of FOOTNOTE
1607
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Rhymes with FOOTNOTE
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2footnote
verb
Definition of FOOTNOTE
transitive verb
: to furnish with a footnote : annotate
First Known Use of FOOTNOTE
1864
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FOOTNOTE Defined for Kids
footnote
noun foot·note \ˈfu̇t-ˌnōt\
Definition of FOOTNOTE for Kids
: a note at the bottom of a page
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